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Claridge Hotel LLC.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Claridge Hotel LLC.

634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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Common MacArthur
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common MacArthur

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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715 Peralta St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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535 41st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

535 41st St

535 41st StOakland, CA 94609

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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. priced from $815. 530 24th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
530 24th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
The MoranSC-0x1Studio,1BA$1,368
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
ArtHaus ChestnutEStudio,1BA$1,395
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
ArtHaus 820Studio Plan AStudio,1BA$1,402
200 E 15th St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,420
ArtHaus Jack LondonG1Studio,1BA$1,428

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oakland area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Downtown Oakland apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 350 Vernon starting at $2,795 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
350 Vernon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.60
2909 Myrtle St, Unit 2907.52909 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$2.00
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.27
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California, including Oakland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Oakland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Oakland is under $1,428.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Oakland is Raymond Investments LLC. which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Downtown Oakland costs $11,079.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Oakland?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 101 regular apartments in Downtown Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Oakland?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Oakland have an average cost of $281 which is $10,798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Oakland.

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